A Romantic Morocco Wedding Ceremony

Readers of our Real Life Weddings pages may remember Alex Pelling and Lisa Gant who started their wedding quest over 2 years ago in a bid to find the perfect place to get married. They set off round the world determined to experience all the wedding world can offer and have so far had over 40 wedding ceremonies in over 25 countries!

Their ceremonies have so far included shamans, Zulu chiefs, pastors, vicars, rabbis and even a Voodoo priestess, not to mention the scores of wedding photographers and wedding professionals who have donated their time and skills to Alex and Lisa’s quest to tell a compelling and romantic story.

When they have completed their round the world journey, they will pick their favourite location and head back there for a real and final wedding ceremony inviting everyone they have met along the way.


May 2013: Alex and Lisa have just had their 45th ceremony at Riad El Fenn in the heart of Marrakech.  Assisted by Moroccan wedding planners - Boutique Souk and Photographers Bohemian Weddings, they experienced an exclusive Moroccan inspired roof top ceremony overlooking the iconic Koutoubia Mosque. The ceremony was held in traditional dress including Henna tattoos and an authentic Berber head piece, with an Atlas Mountains backdrop and Atlas rose floral decorations.

We look forward to seeing more of Alex and Lisa's ceremonies as they continue their travels - earlier ceremonies can be found on their blog, or here.




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